Circumcision - Can't find the old thread.

I couldn't find where this topic has already been posted, which I'm sure it has somewhere lol. So lets hear it, did you circumcise or not? What were your reasons? Another mom asked this question, and I just want to show her both sides of the topic!

I didn't circumcise my son, its becomming more and more common not to. My father wasn't circumcised, he had diabetes, his penis hasn't fallen off lol. Also, wether or not you circumcise your son, he needs to clean his penis, it's that simple. I didn't feel it was necessary to have the procedure done on my son so that "he would look like his father", I guess because his father isn't circumcised either.

Its not medically necessary, the procedure is completely cosmetic.

I couldn't find where this topic has already been posted, which I'm sure it has somewhere lol. So lets hear it, did you circumcise or not? What were your reasons? Another mom asked this question, and I just want to show her both sides of the topic!

I didn't circumcise my son, its becomming more and more common not to. My father wasn't circumcised, he had diabetes, his penis hasn't fallen off lol. Also, wether or not you circumcise your son, he needs to clean his penis, it's that simple. I didn't feel it was necessary to have the procedure done on my son so that "he would look like his father", I guess because his father isn't circumcised either.

We are expecting a boy right now (4 weeks left! Yay!)... It doesn't matter to me one way or the other.Â Hubby feels very strongly about having it done, and after reading up on it, I am completely comfortable with it... I went primarily off of what the AAP says about it.Â I also think perceptions about it are highly influenced by cultural and geographical backgrounds... ie,Â I have yet to talk to a European that has chosen to have it done.Â I really don't care what others do and don't understand why some do, but those are our reasons for why we are planning on doing it.Â

At birth, boys have skin that covers the end of the penis, called the foreskin. Circumcision surgically removes the foreskin, exposing the tip of the penis. Circumcision is usually performed by a doctor in the first few days of life. An infant must be stable and healthy to safely be circumcised.

Scientific studies show some medical benefits of circumcision. However, these benefits are not sufficient for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to recommend that all infant boys be circumcised.

Because circumcision is not essential to a child's health, parents should choose what is best for their child by looking at the benefits and risks. Circumcision may be more risky if done later in life, so parents should decide before or soon after their son is born if they want it done.

Reasons parents may choose circumcision

There are a variety of reasons why parents choose circumcision.

Medical benefits, including

A slightly lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). A circumcised infant boy has about a 1 in 1,000 chance of developing a UTI in the first year of life; an uncircumcised infant boy has about a 1 in 100 chance of developing a UTI in the first year of life.

A lower risk of getting cancer of the penis. However, this type of cancer is very rare in all males.

Prevention of phimosis, a condition in uncircumcised males that makes foreskin retraction impossible.

Easier genital hygiene.

Social reasons. Many parents choose to have it done because "all the other men in the family" had it done or because they do not want their sons to feel "different."

Religious or cultural reasons. Some groups such as followers of the Jewish and Islamic faiths practice circumcision for religious and cultural reasons.

Reasons parents may choose not to circumcise

The following are reasons why parents may choose NOT to have their son circumcised:

Fear of the risks. Complications are rare and usually minor but may include bleeding, infection, cutting the foreskin too short or too long, and improper healing.

Belief that the foreskin is needed. Some people feel the foreskin is needed to protect the tip of the penis. Without it, the tip of the penis may become irritated and cause the opening of the penis to become too small. This can cause urination problems that may need to be surgically corrected.

Belief it can affect sex. Some feel that circumcision makes the tip of the penis less sensitive, causing a decrease in sexual pleasure later in life.

Belief that proper hygiene can lower health risks. Boys can be taught proper hygiene that can lower their chances of getting infections, cancer of the penis, and STIs.

We are expecting a boy right now (4 weeks left! Yay!)... It doesn't matter to me one way or the other.Â Hubby feels very strongly about having it done, and after reading up on it, I am completely comfortable with it... I went primarily off of what the AAP says about it.Â I also think perceptions about it are highly influenced by cultural and geographical backgrounds... ie,Â I have yet to talk to a European that has chosen to have it done.Â I really don't care what others do and don't understand why some do, but those are our reasons for why we are planning on doing it.Â

At birth, boys have skin that covers the end of the penis, called the foreskin. Circumcision surgically removes the foreskin, exposing the tip of the penis. Circumcision is usually performed by a doctor in the first few days of life. An infant must be stable and healthy to safely be circumcised.

Scientific studies show some medical benefits of circumcision. However, these benefits are not sufficient for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to recommend that all infant boys be circumcised.

Because circumcision is not essential to a child's health, parents should choose what is best for their child by looking at the benefits and risks. Circumcision may be more risky if done later in life, so parents should decide before or soon after their son is born if they want it done.

Reasons parents may choose circumcision

There are a variety of reasons why parents choose circumcision.

Medical benefits, including

A slightly lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). A circumcised infant boy has about a 1 in 1,000 chance of developing a UTI in the first year of life; an uncircumcised infant boy has about a 1 in 100 chance of developing a UTI in the first year of life.

A lower risk of getting cancer of the penis. However, this type of cancer is very rare in all males.

Prevention of phimosis, a condition in uncircumcised males that makes foreskin retraction impossible.

Easier genital hygiene.

Social reasons. Many parents choose to have it done because "all the other men in the family" had it done or because they do not want their sons to feel "different."

Religious or cultural reasons. Some groups such as followers of the Jewish and Islamic faiths practice circumcision for religious and cultural reasons.

Reasons parents may choose not to circumcise

The following are reasons why parents may choose NOT to have their son circumcised:

Fear of the risks. Complications are rare and usually minor but may include bleeding, infection, cutting the foreskin too short or too long, and improper healing.

Belief that the foreskin is needed. Some people feel the foreskin is needed to protect the tip of the penis. Without it, the tip of the penis may become irritated and cause the opening of the penis to become too small. This can cause urination problems that may need to be surgically corrected.

Belief it can affect sex. Some feel that circumcision makes the tip of the penis less sensitive, causing a decrease in sexual pleasure later in life.

Belief that proper hygiene can lower health risks. Boys can be taught proper hygiene that can lower their chances of getting infections, cancer of the penis, and STIs.

We did.Hunter had issues with recovery. He had a lot of scar tissue build up. When he was one he had to get put under and they redid it. He also had a hernia on both sides. They did surgery to fix that as well. It was awful.

We did.Hunter had issues with recovery. He had a lot of scar tissue build up. When he was one he had to get put under and they redid it. He also had a hernia on both sides. They did surgery to fix that as well. It was awful.

I chose to have my son circumcised for the medical benefits, I know and have heard of several boys who have had to have it done at later ages, like 8 or 11, because of infection. At 1 day old, it was a fairly simple procedure, he healed fine, and I see it as no big deal.

Even if a mother chooses to do it for cosmetic reasons, it is her choice. I had a friend in elementary school whose younger sibling was born with 6 fingers on one hand. The extra finger was removed shortly after birth, and that was the end of that. I don't feel that her mother was some terrible woman who mutilated her child, why would circumcision be any different?

I chose to have my son circumcised for the medical benefits, I know and have heard of several boys who have had to have it done at later ages, like 8 or 11, because of infection. At 1 day old, it was a fairly simple procedure, he healed fine, and I see it as no big deal.

Even if a mother chooses to do it for cosmetic reasons, it is her choice. I had a friend in elementary school whose younger sibling was born with 6 fingers on one hand. The extra finger was removed shortly after birth, and that was the end of that. I don't feel that her mother was some terrible woman who mutilated her child, why would circumcision be any different?

I had it done on my older son, had absolutely no problems with it, couldnt have it done on next son at birth because of health issues, had it done this past December. He had phimosis (it wouldnt retract). He had to be put under for the surgery and was only uncomfortable for a few hours afterward. Im pregnant with our 3 son now and he will have his circumcision in the hospital before we leave. I dont see what the big deal is with having it done.

I had it done on my older son, had absolutely no problems with it, couldnt have it done on next son at birth because of health issues, had it done this past December. He had phimosis (it wouldnt retract). He had to be put under for the surgery and was only uncomfortable for a few hours afterward. Im pregnant with our 3 son now and he will have his circumcision in the hospital before we leave. I dont see what the big deal is with having it done.

I personally think it's disturbed that someone would want to interfere with their sons genitals, i have 2 boys and would never do that to them it is after all there bodies and if they were ment to have it cut off they would be born without one. I also always thought the tip of the penis is the most sensitive so surely the foreskin is protecting and preserving that sensitivity and without it would somewhatÂ desensitize it how it that fair? they also look less pleasing to the eye without it, your poor sons having mummy play god and insist on them having their genitals mutilated... disturbing!Â

I personally think it's disturbed that someone would want to interfere with their sons genitals, i have 2 boys and would never do that to them it is after all there bodies and if they were ment to have it cut off they would be born without one. I also always thought the tip of the penis is the most sensitive so surely the foreskin is protecting and preserving that sensitivity and without it would somewhatÂ desensitize it how it that fair? they also look less pleasing to the eye without it, your poor sons having mummy play god and insist on them having their genitals mutilated... disturbing!Â

(rolls eyes) Your entire reply is exactly what I don't get about some women.Â

"they also look less pleasing to the eye without it, "

To you, but not to me... that is where the cultural differences come into play.Â You think an uncirc'd penis looks better because that is what you are used to seeing, just as I think they look better circ'd because that is what I am used to seeing.Â It is a matter of opinion.

"your poor sons having mummy play god and insist on them having their genitals mutilated... disturbing!Â "

Dramatic much?

Oh yes, I love when people bring the whole "god" thing into it.Â If that is the case, we are playing god with every decision we make as parents... vaccinations, piercing ears, having surgery done to correct a cleft palate, etc etc.Â

As I posted above, there are some medical benefits according to medical organizations... maybe not very signficant benefits, but there are some.Â

(rolls eyes) Your entire reply is exactly what I don't get about some women.Â

"they also look less pleasing to the eye without it, "

To you, but not to me... that is where the cultural differences come into play.Â You think an uncirc'd penis looks better because that is what you are used to seeing, just as I think they look better circ'd because that is what I am used to seeing.Â It is a matter of opinion.

"your poor sons having mummy play god and insist on them having their genitals mutilated... disturbing!Â "

Dramatic much?

Oh yes, I love when people bring the whole "god" thing into it.Â If that is the case, we are playing god with every decision we make as parents... vaccinations, piercing ears, having surgery done to correct a cleft palate, etc etc.Â

As I posted above, there are some medical benefits according to medical organizations... maybe not very signficant benefits, but there are some.Â

My son is. We did it because I got a warm and fuzzy feeling at the idea of mutilating my son. Don't worry I saved the skin in a zip lock bag in case he ever wants it back.

OK- Seriously. I did it because it's what my husband and I preferred to do. My son never even flinched during changes and healed perfectly. I have no regrets and if we have another boy will mutilate..oops.. I mean circumcise him as well.

My son is. We did it because I got a warm and fuzzy feeling at the idea of mutilating my son. Don't worry I saved the skin in a zip lock bag in case he ever wants it back.

OK- Seriously. I did it because it's what my husband and I preferred to do. My son never even flinched during changes and healed perfectly. I have no regrets and if we have another boy will mutilate..oops.. I mean circumcise him as well.

I asked my DH about this and he is adament about having it done if we have a boy in the future. He went into a long list, I was surprised at how much thought he had given to it and how passionate he felt. We will discuss more if we get to that bridge but the ultimate decision will be his.

I asked my DH about this and he is adament about having it done if we have a boy in the future. He went into a long list, I was surprised at how much thought he had given to it and how passionate he felt. We will discuss more if we get to that bridge but the ultimate decision will be his.

Both of our boys are circumcised. Dh & I chose to circumcise for a few reasons.
Dh is circumcised, we really didn't want to have the "why does daddy's pee pee look different than mine?" conversation. Dh's grandfather had to be circumcised at 35 for medical reasons so that scared the sh!t out of dh. And honestly, we both agree that it looks more, what's the word I'm looking for? Maintained? Sorry if that's not the right word, it's all I can think of.
I couldn't care less who doesn't circumcise, who doesn't immunize, who doesn't breastfeed, yada yada. I agree circumcision isn't medically necessary and that lots of parents chose to not circumcise nowadays, but we feel we made the right decision for OUR boys. That doesn't mean it's the right decision for everyone else's boys.

Both of our boys are circumcised. Dh & I chose to circumcise for a few reasons.
Dh is circumcised, we really didn't want to have the "why does daddy's pee pee look different than mine?" conversation. Dh's grandfather had to be circumcised at 35 for medical reasons so that scared the sh!t out of dh. And honestly, we both agree that it looks more, what's the word I'm looking for? Maintained? Sorry if that's not the right word, it's all I can think of.
I couldn't care less who doesn't circumcise, who doesn't immunize, who doesn't breastfeed, yada yada. I agree circumcision isn't medically necessary and that lots of parents chose to not circumcise nowadays, but we feel we made the right decision for OUR boys. That doesn't mean it's the right decision for everyone else's boys.

You teach a boy to clean it, it's not hard. The skin doesn't even pull back until around age five. It's no harder to teach a boy to wash his penis properly than it is to teach a girl to wash her vagina. Circumcisions used to be needed when people didn't bathe that often, this isn't the case anymore.

I believe they are born with it therefore it stays. I'm not about to put my child through unnecessary pain.

The argument, "we don't want to have to explain why he's different than daddy.", is silly. How often is your child going to be comparing penis' with dad. You tell him, "every boys penis is different.", it's the truth. Circumcision is becoming less and less of a common practice. Soon the cut boys will be in the minority.

We did not circumcise our boys. There is no need for it.

You teach a boy to clean it, it's not hard. The skin doesn't even pull back until around age five. It's no harder to teach a boy to wash his penis properly than it is to teach a girl to wash her vagina. Circumcisions used to be needed when people didn't bathe that often, this isn't the case anymore.

I believe they are born with it therefore it stays. I'm not about to put my child through unnecessary pain.

The argument, "we don't want to have to explain why he's different than daddy.", is silly. How often is your child going to be comparing penis' with dad. You tell him, "every boys penis is different.", it's the truth. Circumcision is becoming less and less of a common practice. Soon the cut boys will be in the minority.

I was merely stating my opinion no I don't think it was dramatic. look Uve just given birth a beautiful baby boy why would you want to change him surely he is perfect? I just prefer my boys whole and unmutliated thanks!

I was merely stating my opinion no I don't think it was dramatic. look Uve just given birth a beautiful baby boy why would you want to change him surely he is perfect? I just prefer my boys whole and unmutliated thanks!

We had it done for DS. DH felt really strongly about having it done since he, himself, is uncut and felt incredibly insecure about it for most of his life. I get that there aren't any good medical reasons for it and that more and more families are opting not to, but DH insisted. DS recovered well and I'm sure it won't have a negative impact on him. I don't regret it.

We had it done for DS. DH felt really strongly about having it done since he, himself, is uncut and felt incredibly insecure about it for most of his life. I get that there aren't any good medical reasons for it and that more and more families are opting not to, but DH insisted. DS recovered well and I'm sure it won't have a negative impact on him. I don't regret it.

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